How To Pick A Kayak Paddle Size - Expert Help!

[@ScooterMakGavin]

Chris legit looked like a mannequin for the first 40 seconds of this video. Does he blink?! Lol thanks fellas!

[@cbreeze5279]

Great into and thanks for taking the time to educate us all on the differences. You have a great shop and looking forward to getting back to the coast and seeing you soon once this situation is over.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@Larry77777]

Thanks Steve and Chris! Further on the topic, the various Bending Branches "Angler" series are offered in fixed length or "Plus" meaning adjustable length. Because I will be getting a dual height seat and I paddle among jagged rocky shores, I bought the $$ Angler Ace Plus 240-255cm (there's also the $ Angler Classic Plus and the $$$ Angler Pro Plus).

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks for the info!

[@christopherhague2329]

Thank you for the great info. Picking a paddle is not easy and trial and error can be very expensive!

[@alanreynolds8843]

Watched this last year & always un screw my 2 piece fibreglass paddle & clean it after use . Thanks to this video . Propelz from Viking kayaks . After paddling for 2 hours I couldn't get it apart , washed it in fresh water . Would not come apart . Sprayed with WD40 . After much sweat & curse it came apart . Is there a lubricant suitable to prevent it binding in the future ?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Give Chris a call and ask. I have never thought about that - [phone]

[@milanbastaa8622]

Excellent video. I would like to ask for help in determining the length of a kayak paddle. The kayak is 90 cm wide Aquamarine steam, my height is 185. Thanks in advance.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Looking at the REI chart (tinyurl.com/REI-PickAPaddle), your paddle should be 250 cm.

[@joemartin6439]

Thanks new to kayak fishing big fish 120 MinnKota trolling mount lemon Bay Florida

[@robertgiudice421]

Thank you I want purchase a new paddle and this was very helpful

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad I could help!

[@robsee336]

Thank you for this information. I have a sit inside fishing kayak. Would that fit the “low seat” parameters you mention?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yes it does. A high seat is usually 3 - 4 inches off the deck.

[@robertmartinez3769]

My question is for a tandem 13.5 foot, 95+ lbs, 36” wide kayak, which is a good back up paddle for a pedal drive system.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

If you have a question, I recommend you give Hook Line and Paddle a call - they would be happy to help. Their number is 910 792 6945

[@adamgibby5701]

I really needed this info.Thank you very much.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glaze_harry9114]

I am loving the videos they are so useful

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I really appreciate that!

[@jckdnls9292]

Walmart aluminum paddles 20 bucks. Going on 10 years strong. The longest paddle u can find so it fits anyone who wants to come paddling with you, also serves as canoe paddle bc of the reach

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yep. Another mistake is spending on an expensive paddle when you have a pedal kayak.

[@debbiemonroe5735]

Thanks so much!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

You're welcome!

[@KevinSmith-dx2nf]

Great information, thank you!!!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrDbro94]

If I’m 6’2 with a kayak that’s 38inches wide and a seat height of 12 inches would a 250-260cm adjustable be long enough?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I recommend you give Chris at Hook Line and Paddle a call. He is the expert. I am sure he has had to fit folks your size. [phone]

[@charlesgeorge4391]

Great video

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks!

[@DiscManDonovon]

The hometown shop for me.

[@brianna157]

Great video! Started with a pedal and now I am all about the paddle. When shopping for boats, it is always wise to set aside budget money for a good paddle. Most demo days demo paddles and pfds as well as boats. Thanks!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Well said!

[@FrankLadd]

Some anglers use crazy long paddles. Does a longer paddle mean you'll catch a longer fish? That is a great store. I hope they are doing OK.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Wider boat, wider paddle! I spoke with Chris the other day and they are doing OK. He is going to apply for the Paycheck Protection Plan to help his employees.

[@docfaceful]

Total beginner here,sounds like I should buy a 240cm.and that size paddle sounds like it is more universal for differentsize kayas?.I'm 5 ft 6 in.all these videos seem to go to the preferred 240cm.hmmmm

[@KayakhacksFishing]

There is a sizing chart that will help you here - aquabound.com/pages/kayak-paddle-sizing-guide#:~:text=Take%20the%20width%20of%20your%20kayak%20on%20the,paddle%20based%20solely%20on%20this%20kayak%20width%20table.

[@docfaceful]

@@KayakhacksFishing thanks ended up ordering the pelican symbiosa with fiberglass shaft,reinforced nylon blades 2.04 pounds around $100.so seems like big upgrade from aluminum but not a high price.it adjusts from 230cm to 240cm.and i needed something for different people and different water crafts.no one seems to brag about those aluminum shafts.lol

[@johnhormaza5469]

Wish high low was more clear. Make the rest of the video mute, I guessing low is more parallel with the water with the paddle shallow in the water?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yes. and the low stroke requires less energy.

[@andywilliams1907]

I thought Chris was a mannequin. The guys missed his calling 😂

[@KayakhacksFishing]

lol! Some people were fooled. We did a green screen video. He did his part, I did mine and I merged the two.

[@graciejnazdo8050]

hey Steve, thanks for your expert help! Are you interested in testing out our kayak paddle and shooting a video? Kindly check out my email. :)

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I saw the email and will respond.